Zimbabwe opposition leaders charged with treason; U.S. calls allegations slander in campaign against Mugabe's competition.
Israel and Palestine wait for U.S. endorsement of Saudi peace plan.
Washington lawyer, on judge's instructions, hacks into Indian Affairs Bureau and exposes flaws; Robert Redford to play lead in film version, with team of wily hackers featuring River Phoenix, Sidney Poitier.
NYC tax assessors charged with 35-year scheme of bribes taken to alter commercial property values.
NC soldiers killed by sheriff in training exercise; story reveals civilians near Fort Bragg often involved in mock battles.
Much better, fuller version of above story on The Wall Street Journal. [sub. req.]
English bankers fired for spending $62,700 on dinner--mostly on wine--and later attempted to expense bill to clients; new survey comparing value of investment bankers's work to salary levels killed by five men at center of earth.
Good suspense writing requires lying to the reader, lots of lightning.
Times Magazine writer Finkel--fired for inventing characters--defends recent article as an attempt for "something beautiful."
Shine02 launches for Amnesty International; look for FISCHERSPOONER piece.
The Magnetic Fields's Stephen Merritt loves Cole Porter, gay bars, and ocarinas.
It is not recommended to swallow harmonicas; it is less recommended to put them in your mouth.
